Menu
You reached the limit of pages to see for today
« previous next »
Pages: 1 2   Go Down

Author Topic: twins on 170  (Read 5565 times)

January 09, 2006, 03:30:18 PM
Reply #15

Mr. Osprey

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 113
(No subject)
« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2006, 03:30:18 PM »
Why are the older 17's rated for less power at 85hp? Are they a much lighter boat to have a rating of half of a 170 made in the 80's? What's a common motor powered by the older 170's? My guess would be the older Yamaha 85hp.
Logged
Mr. Osprey

1971 Mako 17 Angler
1986 Evinrude 88 SPL
January 10, 2006, 05:41:38 AM
Reply #16

RickK

  • *****
  • Information Offline
  • Administrator
  • Posts: 11096
(No subject)
« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2006, 05:41:38 AM »
I would guess that the way they rated boats for motors has changed over the years.  AND I would guess that the older boats are heavier than the newer ones.  Go figure.
Logged
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
January 11, 2006, 04:40:17 PM
Reply #17

Mr. Osprey

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 113
(No subject)
« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2006, 04:40:17 PM »
killaman, any ideas on what your goin with for motor/s?
Logged
Mr. Osprey

1971 Mako 17 Angler
1986 Evinrude 88 SPL
January 12, 2006, 09:22:33 AM
Reply #18

DEFIANT

  • Guest
(No subject)
« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2006, 09:22:33 AM »
I was never quite sure if two motors were better than one. The other day I stumbled across this web site with some interesting information.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~pauldawson ... e-twin.PDF

Some food for thought!
Logged
January 12, 2006, 10:58:32 AM
Reply #19

killaman926

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 11
(No subject)
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2006, 10:58:32 AM »
I'm still shopping around but I currently am considering two 60 hp motors for weights sake. If anybody comes across outboards for sale between 50 and 70 hp please let me know. (single or a pair)
Logged
W.E.T.S.U.
January 12, 2006, 11:04:48 AM
Reply #20

killaman926

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 11
(No subject)
« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2006, 11:04:48 AM »
The reason I have decided to install twins is that I plan on traveling across the Gulf Stream regularly to the Bahamas on my boat.
Logged
W.E.T.S.U.
January 12, 2006, 02:26:20 PM
Reply #21

frank1861

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 12
(No subject)
« Reply #21 on: January 12, 2006, 02:26:20 PM »
Quote from: "killaman926"
The reason I have decided to install twins is that I plan on traveling across the Gulf Stream regularly to the Bahamas on my boat.


Thats a pretty long run on a small boat.
Logged
1986 17\' osprey
January 12, 2006, 04:57:06 PM
Reply #22

Mr. Osprey

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 113
(No subject)
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2006, 04:57:06 PM »
Twins are a good idea if you do long traveling in the boat. Twin 60's sound good. What are lookin at for models? I personally like the Yami's and Evinrude/Johnson since both make very reliable 2 strokes. Twins are good since it's extremely unlikely for both motors to not work at the same time. It's almost like having an extra auxilary motor with lots more power. For what your going ot use it for, twins are definetely up your ally but just be careful of the weight.
Logged
Mr. Osprey

1971 Mako 17 Angler
1986 Evinrude 88 SPL
January 12, 2006, 06:54:18 PM
Reply #23

killaman926

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 11
(No subject)
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2006, 06:54:18 PM »
It seems like a long run but I have made the trip many times in my 13 Whaler w/ a single 40 hp outboard. I too am looking at either the Yamahas or Evinrudes but will consider anything that is out there...so don't hesitate to inform me of any motors on the market. thanks.
Logged
W.E.T.S.U.
January 15, 2006, 06:14:37 PM
Reply #24

RickK

  • *****
  • Information Offline
  • Administrator
  • Posts: 11096
(No subject)
« Reply #24 on: January 15, 2006, 06:14:37 PM »
13 ft whaler..wow..obviously you were traveling with a group of boats for safety (yours), weren't you?  With the freeboard I have (remember me, your twin?), I don't think I have the nads to try and go 50 miles across the gulfstream.  I have friends that do it but they are in boats that are bigger and have more freeboard.  
I have a buddy that was a mgr at Wellcraft in Bradenton and one of his jobs was to fly to the bahamas every year and drive one of the 50-60' Scarabs back to the east coast.  Wellcraft had a big meeting every year there.  He said coming back in 6-8 ft seas at 40mph was nothing for those boats - skimmed across the tops.  He told me that one year he did have to turn back though - too rough even for those boats.
Logged
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha
March 16, 2006, 07:14:57 PM
Reply #25

Mr. Osprey

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 113
(No subject)
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2006, 07:14:57 PM »
killaman, any updates on your process?
Logged
Mr. Osprey

1971 Mako 17 Angler
1986 Evinrude 88 SPL
March 16, 2006, 09:32:21 PM
Reply #26

killaman926

  • Information Offline
  • Posts: 11
(No subject)
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2006, 09:32:21 PM »
Mr. Osprey I do have a bunch of updated pics, finally put the transom on, but unfortunately still filling blisters no big deal though it's part of the game. I'll post the pics tonight.
Logged
W.E.T.S.U.
Pages: 1 2   Go Up
« previous next »
 
SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal